ᐅ IKEA Malm nightstand wobbles when moved – how to stabilize it?
Created on: 5 Jul 2021 19:43
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Kiusdeo
Hello everyone,
I have an IKEA Malm bedside table that wobbles noticeably when I slide it across my wooden floor. It seems that the connection between the legs and the main body is not completely rigid, which causes the bedside table to move slightly when I shift it for cleaning or rearranging. My question is: What is the best way to secure or stabilize the IKEA Malm bedside table so that it doesn’t wobble when sliding it, without affecting its appearance or requiring major modifications? Are there any recommended methods, specific accessories, or small tricks I should consider? Thanks in advance for your tips!
I have an IKEA Malm bedside table that wobbles noticeably when I slide it across my wooden floor. It seems that the connection between the legs and the main body is not completely rigid, which causes the bedside table to move slightly when I shift it for cleaning or rearranging. My question is: What is the best way to secure or stabilize the IKEA Malm bedside table so that it doesn’t wobble when sliding it, without affecting its appearance or requiring major modifications? Are there any recommended methods, specific accessories, or small tricks I should consider? Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hey Kiusdeo,
I find this topic really interesting because the Malm is actually a nice piece of furniture that shouldn’t wobble around, right?
Here’s the thing: if you’ve already tightened the screws and the bed frame is still a bit wobbly, try placing some small self-adhesive non-slip pads under the legs — they’re super easy to apply and really make a difference with unstable furniture.
If you want to keep it looking neat and don’t want to change the legs externally, apply some wood glue at the joints, then tighten everything again and let it dry thoroughly. This is basically the secret to a strong furniture bond without anyone noticing what you’ve done.
And hey, if that doesn’t help: a little stabilizing = a bit of tinkering, but it’s totally worth it for the comfort factor at your bed! 🙂
I find this topic really interesting because the Malm is actually a nice piece of furniture that shouldn’t wobble around, right?
Here’s the thing: if you’ve already tightened the screws and the bed frame is still a bit wobbly, try placing some small self-adhesive non-slip pads under the legs — they’re super easy to apply and really make a difference with unstable furniture.
If you want to keep it looking neat and don’t want to change the legs externally, apply some wood glue at the joints, then tighten everything again and let it dry thoroughly. This is basically the secret to a strong furniture bond without anyone noticing what you’ve done.
And hey, if that doesn’t help: a little stabilizing = a bit of tinkering, but it’s totally worth it for the comfort factor at your bed! 🙂
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